Hi
i have recently passed the pilot aptitude test at the Pilot Training College in Waterford, Ireland. The cost for the whole CPL course is 75,000Euros, which includes all modules,exams,accomodation and 150 hours flying and
. After completing the course is there anything else i would need to obtain before being able to fly? also do you know of any banks which would allow me to have a career development loan for the majority of the cost. i am only 19 and am thinking of starting out in Jan 2009.
Thanks
Dale
HI
AM STILL AT HIGH SCHOOL AND AM DYING TO BE A PILOT BUT MY MUM THINKS ITS TO DANGEROUS FOR GIRLS SO SHES WANTING ME TO CHANGE MY MIND SOON AS YOU'VE DONE ALL THE TRANING AND THAT IS IT DANGEROUS FOR GIRLS OH AND AM NO VERY SMART IS IT HARD
MEG
I'am finding it difficult to get in contact with the PTC. I have just a few questions.
1) Does the cost also include meals?
2) How does the financing work?
3) Are there any entry requirements?
The cost of the course is 80,000 Euros. this includes 3 months in Florida building up your hours and includes your flights and accom.
1) no meals included but all accom is included
2) PTC have an agreement with AIB(Allied Irish Bank) in waterford for financing
3) there aer no entry requirements but you do have to take a Pilot Skills Aptitude test which will test your ability, then a decision will be made by PTC as the whether or not they think you will succeed. This is a whole day program and costs 250 Euros
Thanks very much.
Does the ptc have a good reputation?
Is there anymore input with the financing with ptc i.e. secured or unsecured?
travb wrote: Hi i have recently passed the pilot aptitude test at the Pilot Training College in Waterford, Ireland. The cost for the whole CPL course is 75,000Euros, which includes all modules,exams,accomodation and 150 hours flying and Private Pilots Licence (ICAO PPL) JAA ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Exams (JAA ATPL TK) Commercial Pilots Licence (JAA CPL) Multi Engine Piston Rating (JAA MEP) Instrument Rating ( JAA IR Rating) . After completing the course is there anything else i would need to obtain before being able to fly? also do you know of any banks which would allow me to have a career development loan for the majority of the cost. i am only 19 and am thinking of starting out in Jan 2009. Thanks Dale
Hi,
If you are thinking that this is what you want to do Maths and Physics are important. Maths for the ground school equasion stuff and mental arithmetic for 'in flight' calculations. Physics is again important for the ground school understanding - especially principles of flight.
If you are concerned about your eyesight, and good eyesight is required (although you can wear glasses or contact lenses), you can download an eye test form from the CAA web site and take it to you opticians for a thorough eye exam. At least that way you can find out without the expense of a full medical at the CAA.
Hi Jevgenij,
The uptake for newly qualified pilots is, unfortunately, seasonal. If you intend to part with your hard earned cash, you need to be looking at completing the course around the August time. Most airlines tend to recruit around the back end of the year so that the type rating and line training can be completed in time for the summer season.
It is unlikely that any Flight Training Organisation (FTO) will guarantee a job, however, I'd suggest looking at an FTO who has many links with airlines as it will improve your chances considerably. Some schools are cheaper than others, but look for the support you will get once you have completed the course. It is a fact the the FTO's with more connections post course tend to be a little more expensive. Also some FTO's will include graduates who are employed in any job, not just those flying big shiny jets! Also consider that some FTO's have sponsored students, who are included in the figures.
The purpose of this is to make you aware of the situation and not put you off in anyway.
LF
If you are investigating schools outside of the UK you should also consider Algonquin Flight Centre in Canada. The offer a similar all inclusive package to Pilot Training College Ireland but only offer FAA and Canadian License but the cost is much cheaper, 60 - 70k Euro I think. This option suits me as I am happy to stay in Canada for 3-4 years and hope to build more flight time up there before returning. A convertion to JAA will cost about 12k Euro when I'm ready
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